
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carpinteria Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA from $2,200 (21 Rentals)
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Downtown Carpinteria, Carpinteria, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Carpinteria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Carpinteria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $2,800 | $3,500 |
Downtown Carpinteria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $3,250 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Carpinteria Neighborhood of Carpinteria, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Carpinteria Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shepard Place | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carpinteria, CA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carpinteria area is the $4.58 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at Shepard Place in the in the Outer East Santa Barbara neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Carpinteria apartment is the 5378 Dariesa St Model at 5378 Dariesa St, Unit A starting at $3,500 with a $6.08 price per square foot in the Outer East Santa Barbara neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Carpinteria apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shepard Place | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
5378 Dariesa St, Unit A | 5378 Dariesa St | 1BR,1BA | $6.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Carpinteria, Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria Senior High
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Carpinteria, Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria Senior High
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Getting Around the Downtown Carpinteria Neighborhood in Carpinteria, CA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Carpinteria Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Carpinteria Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Carpinteria Apartment is $2,800 at Shepard Place.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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